Titanic: How It Really Sank (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Titanic: How It Really Sank is a history and documentary film directed by Patrick Reams, running about 50 minutes. “NGC reconstructs the story from the point of view of those involved, and debunks the many myths surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sinking of the Titanic was far more than a simple accident. It was a tragedy that could have been prevented. It was the result of a long chain of mistakes: a fatal series of avoidable human errors that sent the Titanic and more than half of her passengers to their watery graves. Based around the official inquiry held immediately after the event, plus evidence that's come to light since the wreck of the Titanic was discovered in 1985, National Geographic, in this drama-documentary special, answers the question: Who Sank the Titanic?
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Titanic: How It Really Sank has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Titanic: How It Really Sank page.
If you liked it. Fans of Titanic: How It Really Sank tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Titanic: How It Really Sank (2009)?
- In US, Titanic: How It Really Sank is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Titanic: How It Really Sank worth watching?
- Titanic: How It Really Sank holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Titanic: How It Really Sank released?
- Titanic: How It Really Sank was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.